150+ French Last Names | Nameberry
French last names are underrepresented among last names as first names. The pool of surname names is dominated by those with English origins, but French surnames including Dashiell, Laramie, and Thayer are breaking through.
The most popular last name in France is Martin, which ultimately is Latin rather than French. Durand is the most common surname with French origins in France. The most common French last name in the US is Lambert, which is not that common at all — sitting outside of the Top 300 most popular surnames.
Many French surnames come from given names, such as Clement, Blaise, and Adrien. You may recognize some famous French last names on this list, including Balzac, Dior, Matisse, and Thoreau.
Search our comprehensive list of French last names below, ordered by their current popularity on Nameberry.
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